A Sad Attempt At-- What I Can't Get Enough Of {July Edition}:

I'm not even going to pretend that this is an adequate attempt at the 'What I Can't Get Enough Of' that I know you all highly anticipate.

But, come on. Give a girl a break.

WHAT I CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF JULY EDITION= Trying new things, or re-trying old things that I once hated and assume I will still hate.

Examples:

1. I dressed up for a movie premiere for the first time in my life. I was Bellatrix, of course.

(Anyone else out there who can't get enough of Snape?)

2. Smoothies.

I really had a hatred for smoothies as a child, but I guess my taste buds have matured. Re-trying smoothies= a booming success.

3. Sports.

If you don't know that I have a natural aversion to most sports, then you don't know me very well. During July, I participated in a sport called 'melonball.' It mainly consists of a swimming pool and a small duct-taped melon. I kind of like it. Possibly because of the pool thing.

I also played foosball. Does that count as a sport? I'm counting it. I scored twice.

I dunno... I guess sometimes it pays to try new things/re-try old things. Or at least, it does in July.

NEWSFLASH! and also-- What I Can't Get Enough Of {June Edition}:

NEWSFLASH: JANELLE SAW A PLASTIC BAGGIE FULL OF HER OWN BLOOD

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Blood Donation.

A little background:

I have (until this week) never donated blood. 

Sure, I've had my blood taken... but not in vast quantities. 

I'm not afraid of needles.

Blood really doesn't bother me.

That being said... I still wasn't exactly thrilled with the idea of being stabbed in the arm and having my fluid sucked out. 

UNTIL I ACTUALLY DONATED BLOOD, THAT IS!

In my opinion, donating blood is a purely win-win situation:

You answer a couple of questions. You feel a small pinch as a needle is shoved in your arm. You pump a handball for about 4 minutes and 20 seconds (which is a pretty good workout, by the way). You get a cool bandage and a sticker that tells the world what a good person you are. You get to see your blood sloshing around in a plastic baggie. And finally, you are fed free cookies and juice.

I'M NOT SEEING THE DOWNSIDE HERE.

Ignore the blurriness here. I was no doubt woozy from all of the blood loss.

Honestly, I really enjoyed donating blood. Is that so strange?

And with that introduction, we have nothing left to do but talk about *drumroll*

WHAT JANELLE CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF, JUNE EDITION! 

Yes, I realize today is the last day of June. So sue me.

1. pinterest.com

Yeah, yeah, we all know about pinterest.

But really, it is the best way to waste time. Highly superior to facebook and solitaire. (Wait a minute, do people still play solitaire???)

2. This sketch...

from the lovely Zooey D.

Seriously, though. Does anyone else have a problem with baggy ankle tights? Worst.

3. Mustaches, and mustache merchandise.

Above print courtesy of my aforementioned pinterest.com obsession (see item 1).

4. Oh, and I would say donating blood but I'm told that going too often might suck you dry so... 

I probably COULD get enough of that.

P.S. What's with all the CAPS TODAY?

P.P.S. And all of the exclamations!?!?!?!

P.P.P.S. Making big kid decisions is the worst. Rawr.

P.P.P.S. What can (fine, could)  you not get enough of in June?

Just a thought.

A speaker shared this message in church on Sunday. It has really made me think and also recognize that I have a lot to work on and a lot to look forward to. Happy Friday, all.

"I am part of the fellowship of the unashamed. The dye has been cast. I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made. I am a disciple of Jesus Christ. I won’t look back, let up, slow down, or be still. My past is redeemed, my present makes sense, and my future is secure. I am finished and done with low living, small planning, smooth knees, colorless dreams, tamed visions, worldly talking, cheap giving, and dwarfed goals. I no longer need pre-eminence, positions, promotions, plaudits, or popularity. I don’t have to be right, first, recognized, praised, regarded, or rewarded. I now live by faith, lean on His presence, walk with patience. I am uplifted by prayer, and labor with power. My face is set, my gait is fast, my goal is Heaven. My road is narrow, my way is rough, my companions are few, my guide is reliable, my mission is clear. I cannot be bought, compromised, detoured, lured away, divided, or delayed. I will not flinch in the face of sacrifice, hesitate in the presence of the adversary, negotiate at the table of the enemy, ponder at the pool of popularity, or meander in the maze of mediocrity. I won’t give up, shut up, or let up until I have stayed up, stored up, and paid up for the cause of Christ. I must go till He comes, give till I drop, preach till all know, and work till He stops me. And when He returns for His own, He will have no problem recognizing me. My banner will be clear."

-President Henry B. Eyring

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What I Can't Get Enough Of {May Edition}:

It's time for some simple honesty, folks. I think that we all know what this blog needs. Consistency-- am I right??? And what better way to become a more consistent blogger than to force yourself to write a recurring blog post. One that can be consistently expected to make an appearance. Which leads me to the point of this post...

Likes. Obsessions. Fixations. Preferences... We all have them.
I become obsessed with various things, toys, songs, etc. on a regular basis. So, I feel that it is time to create a feature. I vow to dedicate a monthly post to these things. The things that really mean something to me for a long, or even short, period of time.

So, without further ado-- here is "What I Can't Get Enough Of {May Edition}:

1.

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Grapefruit.

Until two days ago, I hadn't eaten a grapefruit since childhood. I really don't understand how I went so long without partaking of the goodness of this fruit. I feel that it is now my duty to share it: to run around exclaiming the joy that is grapefruit, and TEARING PEOPLE'S HAIR OUT until they agree to eat it, by golly!

Also, I desperately need some of these grapefruit spoons.

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Netflix is a dream. 

And along with Netflix comes "My So-Called Life" which was, prior to Harry Potter, the best place for one to find a healthy dose of teenage angst.

3.

Fresh wildflowers.
Preferably picked with my roommates from a BYU field.

4.

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Snow cones.

Whatever the weather outside may say, it is snow cone season.

5.

During the entire month of May, I have spent every 8 hour work day listening to the music of my childhood.

6.

Finally, I adore this video.

And there you have it. So, what can you not get enough of in the month of May?